Anna Weinbeer and Andreas Seewald are the new marathon world champions. On the challenging 95-kilometer course in the Primiero Valley, with 4,000 meters of elevation gain, the Swiss athlete and the German athlete impressively prevailed over the international competition.

In the men’s race, it was a close contest at first. But as the race progressed, Andreas Seewald increasingly took control. The German picked up the pace and steadily extended his lead. While Seewald ran alone at the front, a strong Italian group formed behind him, led by Gioele De Cosmo, Jakob Dorigoni, and Diego Rosa.

The race is decided on the route through the Dismoni alpine pastures and up to the final major challenge at Malga Civertaghe. Seewald leaves nothing to chance and crosses the finish line after 4 hours and 33 minutes with a lead of more than three minutes. For the 35-year-old, this is already his second marathon world championship title following his 2021 victory. Behind him, his Italian friends Gioele De Cosmo and Jakob Dorigoni secure silver and bronze.

From a Swiss perspective, the women’s race is even more gratifying. More than 60 riders tackle the 95-kilometer course. Anna Weinbeer makes it clear early on that the world championship title will go to no one but her. After just a few kilometers, the Swiss European champion and world No. 1 pulls away from her competitors.

By the time they reached Forcella Calaita after about 40 kilometers, Weinbeer had already significantly extended her lead. Behind her, Claudia Peretti of Italy and Mona Mitterwallner of Austria battled for the remaining medals. Weinbeer, however, remains out of reach and confidently races toward the greatest achievement of her career to date.

After winning silver at last year’s World Championships, the 32-year-old has now taken it a step further to claim gold. Claudia Peretti secures silver just under four minutes behind, while Mona Mitterwallner rounds out the podium with bronze.

Elite Men’s Marathon World Championships

1. Andreas Seewald, Germany, 4:33:47
2. Gioele De Cosmo, Italy, 4:36:59
3. Jakob Dorigoni, Italy, 4:37:00
4. Diego Rosa, Italy, 4:37:43
5. Davide Foccoli, Italy, 4:38:27
6. Martin Stošek, Czech Republic, 4:39:57
7. Keegan Swenson, USA, 4:41:09
8. Dario Cherchi, Italy, 4:41:30
9. Hector Leonardo Paez Leon, Colombia, 4:43:08
10. Lorenzo Samparisi, Italy, 4:43:31

World Marathon Championships – Elite Women

1. Anna Weinbeer, Switzerland, 5:30:54
2. Claudia Peretti, Italy, 5:34:47
3. Mona Mitterwallner, Austria, 5:39:13
4. Melisa Rollins, USA, 5:41:28
5. Savilia Blunk, USA, 5:42:50
6. Giada Specia, Italy, 5:45:02
7. Larissa Hartog, Netherlands, 5:52:24
8. Lejla Njemčević, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5:59:45
9. Chiara Gualandi, Italy, 6:01:06
10. Debora Piana, Italy, 6:02:27